Evan Wolfe Livermore – Baseball SportStar of the Week

He may be only an eighth grader but Evan Wolfe accomplished something that some never will in a lifetime. Wolfe tossed a perfect game on the opening day of the inaugural Intermediate Little League World Series when his District 57 team faced the Central Region team from Jenison, MI on July 30 in Livermore. That in itself earned Wolfe SportStar of the Week honors.

Pleasanton’s bid to win it all fell short when they bowed out in the U.S. semis, but Wolfe gave the fans something to talk about for years to come.

   He may be only an eighth grader but Evan Wolfe accomplished something that some never will in a lifetime. Wolfe tossed a perfect game on the opening day of the inaugural Intermediate Little League World Series when his District 57 team faced the Central Region team from Jenison, MI on July 30 in Livermore. Pleasanton’s bid to win it all fell short when they bowed out in the U.S. semis, but Wolfe gave the fans something to talk about for years to come.

   SportStars Magazine: What was the experience of throwing a perfect game on this stage?

   Evan Wolfe: It was just great for me because it was the first game and it’s always nice to start it off when you’re the home team. It shows you can compete with anybody around the world. … To do it for my team was just amazing.

   SSM: When did it set in that you had a perfect game going?

   EW: It started getting serious late into the game. I tried to stay calm and keep a straight face. … Put all your power into one pitch at a time.

   SSM: You play a lot of positions: pitcher, catcher, first base, third base. Talk about your versatility.

   EW: I like trying to keep well- rounded so I can play anywhere. Your coach will always have you to count on. … You need to have somewhere else to play when you’re not pitching.

EVAN’S QUICK HITS 

Favorite athlete: Buster Posey

And Favorite baseball team: Giants 

Favorite class: Math

SportStar of the Week HONORABLE MENTIONS

Bryson Brigman – The Valley Christian-San Jose senior infielder made the All-Area Code Games second team.

Sarah Klass – Klass was a key performer in the 13-14 Age Group as the Crow Canyon Sea Lions claimed a ninth straight Contra County Swim Championship.

Desire Finnie – The Berkeley senior guard was named by Cal-Hi Sports as one of its Cream of the Crop players after having a breakout summer basketball season.